#Belarus. People started gathering in #Minsk. Many workers of state-controlled factories joined the crowd. People are listerally coming from many neighbourhoods in the capital. These walking columns are safer when they approach the city centre,more visible and motivate to join

Independent-minded DJs, who defiantly played an iconic rock-song from the perestroika era at a pro-govt concert and were detained, inspired street art in #Minsk.The two men had to flee the country (it was dangerous for them to stay), but they’ve become real heroes for many people

#Minsk. Riot police already attempted to disperse one of the columns that was heading to the city centre. #Belarus.

#Belarus #Minsk At least one person was already detained. The authorities are very nervous - #Lukashenko's birthday after all. Police are blocking main streets and metro stations.Journalists were warned that they could stay some 100 metres away from the police and protesters

Security forces blocked thousands of people on the main avenue near GUM. But protesters are joining from other sides of the avenue. People are gathering in other spots. Now the main tactics of the authorities is to not allow people to gather in the city centre.

Thousands of people are rallying in #Minsk. Riot police are detaining and blocking people. Protesters are gathering in other cities across the country. The internet is slowing down. There are rumours that it might be switched off again. #Belarus

#Belarus.Dozens of thousands have gathered in #Minsk again. At least ten people have been already detained in the capital. The police are blocking the streets, as well the avenue near #Lukashenko's residence. The protests are taking place in Hrodna, Brest and other cities